Jump into a jeep and take a Jurassic Park style of off road adventure on the slopes of Mount Merapi. For two hours you’ll speed along muddy roads crashing through puddles, wheel spin up steep slopes and drive over a moonscape like landscaped that’s still devastated from the last Merapi eruption. This Merapi Lava Tour is an adventure for people who are looking for something a bit different than the usual cultural tours.
To reach Merapi you’ll need to arrange a 12 hour car rental through us. The Merapi Jeep Tour takes two hours. Up to 4 passengers can fit in each jeep. We’ll be happy to help you with an itinerary to fill up your day. We’ve provided a few different options below. We can also create personalised tours. For more information about the Merapi Lava Tour review the table below. When you’ve finished, fill in the form to make a booking.
Adventure and Culture:
Rp 475,000 per person – Sunrise Borobudur in the morning via Manohara.
Rp 350,000 per jeep – Merapi Lava Tour.
Rp 100,000 per person (foreigner) and Rp 40,000 per person (local) – Ullen Sentalu Museum.
Rp 600,000 for Car – 12 hour Car Rental with gas and English Speaking driver.
Merapi and Sandboarding
Rp 450,000 Per Jeep – Sunrise Merapi Lava Tour.
Rp 100,000 per person (foreigner) and Rp 40,000 per person (local) – Ullen Sentalu Museum.
Rp 20,000 Per Person – Taman Sari Water Palace.
Rp 125,000 Per Board – Sandboarding by Perangtritis.
Rp 700,000 for Car – 12+ hour Car Rental with gas and English Speaking driver.
Merapi and Rafting
Rp 800,000 Per Raft – White water rafting.
Rp 350,000 Per Jeep – Merapi Lava Tour.
Rp 600,000 for Car – 12 hour Car Rental with gas and English Speaking driver.
– 2 hour jeep rental with driver. Cost is Rp 350,000 per jeep (maximum 4 passengers per jeep).
– Waterproof coat and/ or windbreaker.
– A sun hat.
– Snack or energy bar.
You’ll Always Remember
- Speeding along bumpy/muddy roads and crashing through puddles in your jeep.
- Beautiful views of the countryside and the site of Merapi looking over you.
- Trekking through villages devastated by the last Merapi eruption.
What to Expect
The Merapi Lava Tour takes two hours, but you’ll need to arrange a car rental to do the tour. To make the most of the car rental we help you create the itinerary. There are 3 sample itineraries above that you can review. The cost of the car rental for the day is a minimum of Rp 600,000. The cost of the jeep rental is Rp 350,000 during the day and Rp 450,000 for sunrise/ sunset.
It takes one hour to reach the start point for the tour from Yogya. The jeep rental starts from Merapi. During the two hour jeep tour you’ll drive around on the slopes of Mount Merapi and visit villages destroyed by the 2010 volcanic eruption. It’s an amazing landscape. The views are beautiful. It’s also interesting to see the impacts of the last volcanic eruption (Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia).
There are a lot of things you can combine the Merapi Volcano Tour with. If you enjoy an adventure we recommend combining white water rafting and the jeep tour. For a more relaxed itinerary you can visit Borobudur Temple for sunrise, do the jeep tour in the early afternoon and then relax and explore the grounds of Ullen Sentalu Museum. Just review the table above to find the itinerary that’s right for you.
Adrenaline pumped and ready to go? We’re here to help. We’ll take care of all the ‘boring‘ logistics. Just make sure you bring your sense of adventure and a nice camera to save your happy memories. Fill in the form below. Our teams on standby to make the arrangements for you.
is it Rp925000 per pax or per group (4 people)?
Hi Fanteen. It’s per group (max 4 people). For groups larger than 4 people you will need to rent a second jeep, which costs an additional Rp 350,000 per jeep.
Hi, I have 2 people interested in the lava tour. Can I just do the 4X4 lava tour without the 12hr private car rental? But add on 2hrs required to drive from jogja to Merapi and back?
Hi. Unfortunately it’s not possible to arrange a car rental for five hours (the amount of time it would take to drive to Merapi, wait for you to do the tour and came back).
We are in a group of four persons. Keen on the lava tour but has yet to decide on other itinerary within the balance 12 hours.
Is it possible to continue communicating by email when we have reached Yogyakarta?
Hi Chong. I just sent you an email.
Hi, kamu ada tour untuk trek gunung merapi?
Hi Chen Kar Yen,
Sent an email to you or you can simply check this page: https://discoveryourindonesia.com/trekking-merapi-volcano/ for Merapi trekking. 🙂
Hi, i am interested in taking merapi volacano tour and the manohara borobudur and prambanan tour for 2 person. our flight to jakarta will be on 7th august. is it possible if we book 1 week before our flight? and if you mind can you give me the exact amount to be pay for each person? Thanks 🙂
Hi Nisa,
I’ll get in touch through email. 🙂
hi firsta! my inquiry is just the same as Chong. Could you contact me by email?
Hi Nadia. I just sent you an email. You can always make a booking by using the form above.
Hi Firsta,
May I know if it’s possible to have a one day tour which includes:
1. 4×4 MERAPI VOLCANO TOUR
2. Sunrise from the top of Borobudur Temple
Thanks!
Hi May. This itinerary certainly is possible. The cost for Manohara Borobudur is Rp 400,000 per person. The cost for the Merapi Lava Tour is Rp 350,000 and a car rental is Rp 600,000.
Hi Firsta,
May I know if it’s possible to arrange sunset tour on 4×4 Merapi Volcano Tour and the cost for 2 persons? Can I have a rough time to depart to merapi as we are coming from Borobudur after sunrise?
Hi Ivy,
The cost for the Merapi tour is per jeep. So the cost for the jeep for two people would be Rp 350,000. With a car rental to take you there the cost would be Rp 950,000. You can combine this with Borobudur and Ullen Sentalu Museum. Hope that helps.
Hi Firsta,
Just wondering if its possible to do a sunrise borobudur trip in the morning followed by a merapi volcano tour? And how much will the total cost be for 3 person?
Hi Lydon. Yes it is possible to do this itinerary. It’s quite a popular one. I have emailed you regarding the cost of the itinerary for 3 people.
Itinary saya, (1 hari)
1) Sunrise Borobudur(0430am)
2)Merapi tour 4×4 with Jeep
3)Timang Beach w gondola
4)Back to hotel
3 pax.
Bisa email ongkosnya yg detail??
Hi Shah, saya akan kirim email ya.
Hi Firsta. Saya ada rencana untuk Merapi Tour tanggal 10 September 2016, apakah masih bisa untuk booking h-7? Boleh minta detail biayanya untuk 4 orang? Terima kasih 🙂
Hi Annisa,
Terima kasih atas komentarnya. Saya kirim rinciannya via email ya.
Hi can you send me an itinerary and a quotation for a sunrise trip to borobudur and a night package for merapi lava tour.
We come in a group of two.
Hi Fariza,
I’ll get in touch through email.
Can we do the following:
– Sunrise at Borobudur Temple including visit to Mendut and Pawon temples
– Then city tour of Yogyakarta to visit Sultan’s Palace, Water Castle, Batik , Silver Smith Home Industry
– Prabanan temple
How much?
Hi Victoria,
Is it also including the Merapi Lava Tour activity? That would be too much in a day.
Private car rental for Yogyakarta area (for max usage 12 hours) is Rp 600,000 (price valid until Oct 2016).
Please fill the form and submit it once you are ready to book.
Hi, is it possible to pick up at Borobudur area for Merapi sunrise tour for 2 pax? Thank you
Hi Jas, yes it is possible, the cost covers the private car rental and jeep rental (Merapi Lava Tour). Total cost Rp 950,000.
Please complete the form and submit it once you are ready to book.
boleh minta contact nya untuk info lebih lanjut..
terimakasih 🙂
Halo Fara, saya sedang berada di Nepal. Silakah hubungi saya melalui email: info[AT]discoveryourindonesia[DOT]com. Terima kasih.
Hi Firsta,
Kalo Merapi Lava Tour untuk dua orang, biayanya berapa ya? Boleh tolong kirim rinciannya ke email saya? Kita ga keberatan digabungin sama orang lain sih. Terima kasih
Hi Keven,
Untuk biayanya sudah ada di artikel di halaman ini. Total Rp 950,000 (bukan Merapi Lava Tour Sunrise atau Sunset), jadi per orang adalah: Rp 475,000.
Mohon maaf, saya tidak menangani shared tour untuk Merapi Lava tur ini, hanya private tur saja.
Hi Firsta,
1) What is the best time to visit the Merapi volcano, morning or evening?
2) Can you suggest the rest of itineraries after visiting the Merapi Volcano?
3) Possible one day trip for Sunrise Borobodur + Merapi Volcano? Is it total same price as Rp 950, 000?
Hi Lee Peng Hui,
I have sent you an email.
Hi Firsta, is that possible if we drive with our own car to Merapi and rent the Jeep from there for the tour? Thank you.
Hi Winona,
Yes it is possible. Just drive up north to Kaliadem and get the jeep there. Hope this helps.
hi Firsta,
We would like to book the Merapi Lava Tour & sunrise overlooking borobudur Tour. Could you please email me . As the Lava Tour is with the private car renting, what will you suggest for the sunrise tour should i go for the private car as well?
Hi Lim Ts. I just replied to your request via email.
Hi Firsta,
We will drive to kali adem. What is the price for 8 Pax for mt merapi jeep 4×4 tour for short period ( 2 hours) ? Thx
Rp 700,000 for two jeeps Felise.
Hi Firsta
I’m interested to book the 4v4 jeep tour. However i got my own rental vehicle to drive there. I just want to know what are type of jeep tours available?
Is there something that starts in the late afternoon/ evening and allows us to see the night view/sun set?
Hi Peter, yes, there is sunset Merapi Lava Tour. You can get the jeep from Kaliadem. Have a great time in Yogya.
Hi Peter,
Hope you had a good weekend. Yes you can do an afternoon/ sunset jeep tour. The cost of the sunrise/ sunset jeep tour is Rp 450,000. You have to arrange a car rental to get to the start point for the jeep tour.
Let me know if you want any help with the arrangements.
Hi will the 2 hour jeep rental include sending us back to yogyakarta? Also would it be possible for us to combine this with a Goa Jomblang tour?
Thanks.
Hi Wen Li,
The 2-hour jeep rental is only for the Merapi Lava Tour. You have to rent a private car to be able to do the Merapi Lava Tour.
I’ll get in touch through email for more details.
Hi Firsta,
I would like to know more about Merapi + Borobudur package for 4 ppl. Please email me the details. TQ!
Hi Clara,
I’ll email you shortly. Speak soon!
Hi, i would like to ask if it’s possible to combine the following with this 4×4 Merapi Volcano Tour:
-Setumbu hill and Borobudur sunrise tour
-Timang beach
Can all 3 be covered within the 12 hours?
Thanks!
Hi Hakim. It is possible to combine the Merapi Lava Tour with Setumbu Hill and Borobudur Sunrise, but not with Timang Beach (which is a 2/3 drive from Yogyakarta). Hope that helps answer your question.
Hi Firsta,
Can you email me your full 12hr itinerary. Im coming over this coming February and intersted with this package. =)
Hi Ady. I just sent you an email regarding your enquiry 🙂
Hi I’m interested in the tour. Do u have any available for tomorrow? I do have a group of 5. Can we squeeze all in the same jeep?
The tour is available every day of the week.
hi, i am visiting on dec and am interested in the tours. Can i just check with u hows the weather there in dec and what happened in case of wet weather? Will our tour and event be still on going?
Hi Jie Ying. This is a common question. If you’re doing the tour in the raining season I’d recommend a morning or sunrise start, this way the weather won’t normally be an issue.
Hi there,
Can I drive from my hotel to Mount Merapi jeep rental via taxi and head back to Yogyakarta City Area?
Or there a pick up at my hotel to the jeep tour at mount merapi? please advise. I’m interested in this tour.
Hi Sayyid,
Yes, you can. Unfortunately I am not handling the reservation for Merapi Lava Tour Jeep without the transport.
I hope you can make other arrangements. Have a great time in Yogyakarta.
Hi Firsta,
Is there alot of cabs available at the area to go back Yogyakarta city area or I have to rent a car after I finish with the Merapi tour?
Hi Sayyid,
I don’t think so. Most people usually rent a car. You can try to go with a cab, but probably ask the cab to wait for you.
Hi Firsta,
Do you think the cab driver don’t mind waiting for us till we end the merapi tour? Or they charge us while waiting us?
We are an elderly couple – 73(me) and 68 (wife. Would not like to do too much walking particularly on a hilly area. Is it possible to see the Marupi volcano from the jeep?
Hi Amin. Yes you can see Merapi from the jeep, but it won’t be the top of the volcano, you’ll see it from the slopes.
How much walking is required to reach the top? How steep is the climb (gradient)?
Hi Amin,
Trekking is an overnight hike. Pick up at 10 PM and back at 1-2 PM on the next day. Distance is around 8 KM and it is 4-6 hours trek one way. Elevation from 1,500 – 2,900 meters.
Hi,
Do you have any age limit for the jeep lava tour?
For children or elderly?
Hi Shima. There is no age limit for the tour, but it is hot and bumpy. Hope that information helps you make a decision.
Hi firsta interested in the merapi sunrise tour n borobudur,how much will it cost me ? Can u email me ,thnx!
Hi Shareena,
We sent an email 3 days ago 🙂
Hi Firsta,
Our group has 8 adults and 8 kids. We are thinking about taking the Merapi Lava Trip (2 hr) on 5 Aug. The kids age are 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Can we fit all in 4 Jeeps? Also, what is the best time to visit so that it is not as hot, 10am in the morning or 4pm in the afternoon?
We also need car rental and driver from Yogja. Can we fit all in your Toyota high ace? Or we need short elf and innova? Thanks!
Chien
Hi Chien,
We sent an email to you on 10th March 2017. Look forward to hearing back from you.
hi mbak. jeepnya itu apa ya? land cruiser atau toyota? apakah sama persis dgn foto di atas? thanks
Hai Ratih,
Kami tidak punya jeep sendiri, jadi bisa apa saja untuk jeepnya (tergantung ketersediaan di lapangan).
Kalau memang mau spesifik jeep (misalnya: Land Cruiser) lebih baik datang ke Kaliadem dan booking langsung on the spot. Banyak jeep bisa langsung dipilih di sana. 🙂 Have a great time in Yogyakarta.
Hi, can you send me an email for further contact.
Hi Hansel,
We have sent an email to you on June 18th. Look forward to hearing back from you.
Hi Firsta,
I am going to Yogyakarta on 30th March 2018 (Fri) until 3rd April 2018 (Tues).
I have effective 3.5 days at Yogyakarta as I will reach Yogyakarta in the afternoon on 30th March and will leave in the morning on 3rd April.
I have a few places in mind as below:
30th March (Fri):
Taman Sari
Prambanan for sunset
Malioboro Street
31st March (Sat):
Borobudur for sunrise
Hutan Pinus Pengger
Pantai Timang
1st April (Sun):
Goa Jomblang (morning)
Cave Tubing
2nd April (Mon):
Gunung Merapi (Sunrise)
Kalibiru
Sandboarding at Gumuk Pasir
Dear Jacky, we have sent you an email. Look forward to hearing back from you.
Hi Firsta,
Is it possible to do the 4×4 Merapi tour and Timang beach for a day?
Hi Ruby,
I personally think both places are located really far to each other. I would recommend to explore Timang Beach and other destination in Gunung Kidul area.
Hi Firsta,
Just wondering, if the Jeep tour too bumpy and rough for a pregnant woman?
Thanks
Hi Jhen,
It is very bumpy. I personally wouldn’t recommend it for a pregnant woman.
Hi Firsta, im going there on a two day trip on the third week of june. Is it possible to do Borobudur temple then kalibiru park then to mount merapi where ill take a 2 hour lava tour by 4×4 and then back to paramban temple and to the hotel in malioboro. Is the time enough to do it in a day. Thanks.
Hi Samuel,
We have sent an email to you. Look forward to hearing back from you, Samuel.
Hi Firsta,
I’m interested for the mt. merapi jeep tour. Can you pm me the further details and also packages only for the merapi jeep tour? We have to find our own transport to reach the jeep location?
Dear Joey,
We have sent a reply to your email.
Hi Firsta, i wonder to know what is the different between sunrise borobudur and lava jeep tour?
Dear Jacky,
Sunrise Borobudur is watching sunrise from the top of Borobudur temple, while the Lava Jeep tour is tour around villages close to Merapi Volcano which got affected by the last erruption (in Kaliadem area).
Hi Firsta,
I am interested in booking the lava tour for two people on the 3rd September. I was wondering whether it’s possible for us to make our own way to the starting point of the tour, or whether we need to use your transport option?
Thanks, Sylvie
Hi Sylvie,
We have replied through email 🙂
Hi Mbak Firsta,
kalo mau tour Merapi Lava ini apa emang harus booking dulu? kalo gak?. jadi sy booking pas udh di jogja. Apa bisa?
thx
Hai Mbak Dewi,
Kalau hanya perlu Merapi Lava Tournya saja, biasanya bisa langsung booking on the spot, di Kaliadem.
Hi Firsta
I’m interested to booking the lava tour or mt. merapi jeep tour for 3 people ( 2 adults and child 7 years old ) is the trip ok for 7 years old ? Could you send me details and also packages so we can decide:)
Thanks, Karola
Dear Karolina,
I have sent an email. Look forward to hearing back from you if you are interested in booking.
Hi Firsta,
Is this tour recommended for solo travellers?
Thanks much!
Dear Nora,
Thanks for getting in touch. I think it is going to be an expensive excursion for a single traveller.